Glenfinnan & the Great Glen Tour
In this 8 hour tour you will visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the famous bridge crossed by the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies and take in beautiful views of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK. All this in the comfort of an 8-seater vehicle departing from the Columba Hotel and returning here at the end of the tour.
- See the famous bridge crossed by the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies.
- Visit the mediaeval ruins of the Old Inverlochy Castle.
- Wander along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal.
AVAILABILITY
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
DURATION
8 hours
START LOCATION
Front of the Columba Hotel, 7 Ness Walk
END LOCATION
Front of the Columba Hotel, 7 Ness Walk
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
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Detailed Description
Departing from the Columba Hotel you will travel into the West Highlands of Scotland, so steeped in history, myth, and legend in this 8 hour tour in the comfort of an 8-seater vehicle.
You will travel along Loch Ness side to take in the fantastic view of the formidable Urquhart Castle, then you will continue to Invermoriston, and learn the mysteries of St Columba's Well. After that, you will wander along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal, the 19th century feat of engineering built by Scotland’s most prolific civil engineer, Thomas Telford, “the colossus of the roads”. At the mouth of the Canal, admire the view of the entirety of Loch Ness, and marvel in its vastness.
Your journey will continue to the Commando Memorial, unveiled in 1952, in remembrance of those who have served in the British Commandos regiment, before and since. From here, there are spectacular views of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom.
After lunch you will visit the scene of the Battle of Culloden and last but not least, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which stands about 100ft (30m) high and spans approximately 1000ft (304m) and is a well-known television and film location, appearing in The Ring of Bright Water, Stone of Destiny and Monarch of the Glen. Of course, the Glenfinnan Viaduct also doubles as the “Bridge to Hogwarts” in the Harry Potter movies, where the Hogwarts Express (the Jacobite Steam Train) delivers would-be wizards and witches to school for their studies in magic. You will return to the Columba Hotel at the end of the tour.
Note: Glenfinnan & the Great Glen Tour runs from 1st March 2018 to 31st October 2018.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Adults (P/P) | 70.00 (GBP) |
| Children (6 to 15 years old) | 60.00 (GBP) |
Tour Itinerary
9:30 AM
Departure
Not Included
- Lunch.
- Entrance fees.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund less 10% will be given for a tour booking if cancelled 7 days prior to the tour departure date. A 50% refund will be given if a tour booking is cancelled between 6 and 3 days (72 hours) prior to the tour departure date.
All tours cancelled out with the designated time frames are non-refundable.
A full refund will be given in the instance where a Private Tour has been confirmed from the Port of Invergordon, and the relevant ship is unable to dock.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are children under 6 years of age allowed?
We are unable to accommodate children under the age of 6 years due to child seat requirements.
